About This Experience

This exciting Hot Air Balloon Ride over the beautiful Delmarva Peninsula begins at sunrise or two hours before sunset, as you help the Pilot and Crew with the inflation of the balloon.

You and the rest of the passengers will climb into the basket along with your Pilot as he finishes preparing for the flight. Once ready, the Balloon will gradually ascend above the tree tops, over a thousand feet into the sky. As you float in the balloon, you will travel peacefully at wind speed for approximately one hour. Along the way you will enjoy a bird's eye view of Maryland's Eastern Shore from the air as you sail through the skies, float over corn fields, nearby rivers and treetops.

Towards the end of your journey, the balloon will begin to descend back down to earth where your ride concludes with a wonderful champagne toast. The 360 degree views of the Chesapeake Bay area make this flight a lifetime an experience gift you will never forget! This Maryland Balloon Ride is an amazing airborne adventure, and the perfect unique gift for any occasion.

The Delmarva Balloon Flights are offered seven days a week April thru November, subject to availability. Flights take place at Sunrise and two hours before Sunset. Flight times will vary upon the time of year the flight is scheduled.

The Private Delmarva Balloon Ride Experience depends on favorable weather, and can only fly when the conditions are safe. Flights may be rescheduled by the Pilot due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

Participation in the Hot Air Balloon Experience is limited to individuals weighing less than 220lbs and less than 6'4" tall. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered unsafe conditions are not eligible to participate. Participants must be able to stand for a minimum of 90 minutes, must be able to climb in and out of the basket and should be at least 10 years of age.

Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to flight. If the participant is under the age of 18 a parent or guardian will need to sign the form prior to participation.

BUY NOW BOOK LATER

Experience Gifts are delivered in the form of an open-dated Gift Certificate redeemable at the recipient’s convenience, making it easy for them to book the date that works best for them.

INSTANT E-GIFT

Gifts can be printed out upon purchase; or, delivered instantly via eMail to you or to the gift recipient. Certificates can be personalized with a message and include a full description of the gift purchased. Don’t worry, we won’t disclose the price of the gift.

NO EXPIRATION DATES

Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. After 12 months from the date of issue, the redeemer will be responsible for any price increase for the activity (if there is one at the time of redemption).

FREE EXCHANGES

Worried about selecting the perfect gift? No need to! Certificates valid for a specific activity can be exchanged at any time prior to redemption. Plus, open Choice Certificates can be purchased here.

5,500+ EXPERIENCE GIFTS

With so many activities to choose from across the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, you are sure to find the perfect Experience Gift for everyone on your list!

BEST PROVIDERS

Xperience Days only works with the best in-class Activity Providers. We do the research for you in order to make sure that your gift recipient will have a memorable adventure.

FREE GIFT PACK

Gifts may be sent in an attractive gift pack and delivered via your choice of USPS or FedEx. Gift packs contain the gift card purchased, a description of the gift itself and an optional personalized message.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Have questions? Live Customer Support is available Monday thru Friday from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM (EST). We are happy to answer any questions you may have via Phone, Live Chat or eMail.

Average Rating: 5 stars out of 5

Balloon Ride

Had a great time and met some intresting people, highly reccomend this experience!

Sarah - NC

Balloon Ride

I had a great time on my balloon ride. Everyone was prompt, courteous and pleasant. The ballon was well-appointed and safe. I enjoyed the whole experience. Thanks!

Charles Hauck - Lutherville, Md

Hot Air Balloon Ride

It was absolutely wonderful! Our pilot was amazing and we knew we were in good hands. The whole process of inflating the balloon and taking off was awesome. Our kids gave us a memorable gift indeed, thank you!

Question: I'm interested in taking my girlfriend on a Hot Air Balloon ride. If I lay out a "Will you marry me?" sign the night before can I ask the pilot to fly over it?

Answer: Unfortunately the pilot cannot guarantee that he will be able to fly over your sign. The balloon is dependent on the wind for direction, and it may not agree with your proposal plans that day. We also recommend you bring a "dummy" ring on the flight. Even the most sparkling diamond is hard to spot from over 1000 feet!

Question: I am thinking about purchasing this for my wife as a bucket-list gift. How does the pilot steer a Hot Air Balloon and where will we land?

Answer: The pilot is depends on wind direction to steer. The wind travels in different directions at different altitudes so by ascending and descending he can change directions. Of course it all depends on the weather on the day of your flight as to where you'll end up, which is all part of the fun!

Question: Is the balloon handicapped accessible?

Answer: Unfortunately no. Passengers must be able to climb into and out of the 4ft high basket. And because you can't always predict where you'll land, you often end up in uneven and/or hilly terrain.

Question: I would like to purchase this for my daughters birthday. How cold does it get up in the air?

Answer: You should dress as you would for any outdoor activity: loose comfortable clothing with sturdy footwear. You may want to bring a light jacket if it's a cool morning. The temperature will be about the same as it is on the ground. And because the balloon moves with the wind, there is virtually no wind chill.

Question: My brother gave my girlfriend and I the Hot Air Ballooning Over Delmarva as a wedding present. We would rather go during the day, why don't they offer noon flights?

Answer: High speed or unstable winds can make flying the balloon dangerous. Winds tend to be lighter during the mornings and evenings when there are no thermals to contend with.

BUY NOW BOOK LATER

Experience Gifts are delivered in the form of an open-dated Gift Certificate redeemable at the recipient’s convenience, making it easy for them to book the date that works best for them.

INSTANT E-GIFT

Gifts can be printed out upon purchase; or, delivered instantly via eMail to you or to the gift recipient. Certificates can be personalized with a message and include a full description of the gift purchased. Don’t worry, we won’t disclose the price of the gift.

NO EXPIRATION DATES

Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. After 12 months from the date of issue, the redeemer will be responsible for any price increase for the activity (if there is one at the time of redemption).

FREE EXCHANGES

Worried about selecting the perfect gift? No need to! Certificates valid for a specific activity can be exchanged at any time prior to redemption. Plus, open Choice Certificates can be purchased here.

5,500+ EXPERIENCE GIFTS

With so many activities to choose from across the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, you are sure to find the perfect Experience Gift for everyone on your list!

BEST PROVIDERS

Xperience Days only works with the best in-class Activity Providers. We do the research for you in order to make sure that your gift recipient will have a memorable adventure.

FREE GIFT PACK

Gifts may be sent in an attractive gift pack and delivered via your choice of USPS or FedEx. Gift packs contain the gift card purchased, a description of the gift itself and an optional personalized message.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Have questions? Live Customer Support is available Monday thru Friday from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM (EST). We are happy to answer any questions you may have via Phone, Live Chat or eMail.

Average Rating: 5 stars out of 5

Balloon Ride

Had a great time and met some intresting people, highly reccomend this experience!

Sarah - NC

Balloon Ride

I had a great time on my balloon ride. Everyone was prompt, courteous and pleasant. The ballon was well-appointed and safe. I enjoyed the whole experience. Thanks!

Charles Hauck - Lutherville, Md

Hot Air Balloon Ride

It was absolutely wonderful! Our pilot was amazing and we knew we were in good hands. The whole process of inflating the balloon and taking off was awesome. Our kids gave us a memorable gift indeed, thank you!

Question: I'm interested in taking my girlfriend on a Hot Air Balloon ride. If I lay out a "Will you marry me?" sign the night before can I ask the pilot to fly over it?

Answer: Unfortunately the pilot cannot guarantee that he will be able to fly over your sign. The balloon is dependent on the wind for direction, and it may not agree with your proposal plans that day. We also recommend you bring a "dummy" ring on the flight. Even the most sparkling diamond is hard to spot from over 1000 feet!

Question: I am thinking about purchasing this for my wife as a bucket-list gift. How does the pilot steer a Hot Air Balloon and where will we land?

Answer: The pilot is depends on wind direction to steer. The wind travels in different directions at different altitudes so by ascending and descending he can change directions. Of course it all depends on the weather on the day of your flight as to where you'll end up, which is all part of the fun!

Question: Is the balloon handicapped accessible?

Answer: Unfortunately no. Passengers must be able to climb into and out of the 4ft high basket. And because you can't always predict where you'll land, you often end up in uneven and/or hilly terrain.

Question: I would like to purchase this for my daughters birthday. How cold does it get up in the air?

Answer: You should dress as you would for any outdoor activity: loose comfortable clothing with sturdy footwear. You may want to bring a light jacket if it's a cool morning. The temperature will be about the same as it is on the ground. And because the balloon moves with the wind, there is virtually no wind chill.

Question: My brother gave my girlfriend and I the Hot Air Ballooning Over Delmarva as a wedding present. We would rather go during the day, why don't they offer noon flights?

Answer: High speed or unstable winds can make flying the balloon dangerous. Winds tend to be lighter during the mornings and evenings when there are no thermals to contend with.